Tag: Aramex

Aramex Inaugurates the Largest Documents Management Facility in the Region

Posted by | May 5, 2008 | |

ARAMEX unveiled its much-anticipated Infofort facility at a special ceremony in Jebel Ali Free Zone.

The AED 55 million (USD 13.61 million) centre was inaugurated by Mr Ibrahim Al Janahi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales, Jafza, Fadi Ghandour, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aramex, along with Georges Harfouche, Managing Director of InfoFort.

The pioneering facility is designed to serve InfoFort’s expanding document management client base. Through innovative record management solutions, the company has already enhanced the operational efficiency of thousands of business groups and banks across the region.

Since acquiring InfoFort in 2005 and DocMan in 2006, Aramex has benefited from the region’s trend toward outsourcing the management of data storage, as a growing number of companies look to specialists to take care of their physical and digital archiving needs.

Built on 20,000 square metres, the three-level compound includes 12,000 sqm of warehousing space and 4,500 sqm of temperature-controlled space, with an operational capacity to hold over 1.5 million boxes and 12 million files.

The center is also equipped with sophisticated safety and security systems, and has advanced scanning and sorting capabilities for the millions of documents it will house.

Over the past 3 years, Aramex has successfully transformed InfoFort to become the leading documents management solutions provider in the Middle East. The new mega-facility’s reach will extend across the GCC and MENA region, acting as an unmatched regional force for InfoFort’s network of Records Management Centers in Saudi, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

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Aramex increases Q1 revenues by 24pct

Posted by | Apr 23, 2008 | |

Aramex has announced a first-quarter revenue rise of 24pct to AED 494.4 million (EUR 84.1 million), from AED 399.6 million (EUR 67.9 million) for the same period last year, highlighting the company’s strong financial performance.

Net profits for 2008’s first quarter rose by 21pct to AED 36.2 million (EUR 6.2 million), from AED 29.9 million (EUR 4.9 million) posted in 2007.

Despite challenges in the market, Aramex said it continues to reap the benefits of a successful expansion strategy that has helped boost productivity and sales across key product and service lines, as reflected in the company’s healthy margins. Along with strong profitability for its freight and express product, the company has been pleased with the impressive growth of its logistics and records management services, which have witnessed 39pct and 57pct growth, respectively.

Across Aramex’s core Middle East market, performance in the Levant has improved notably, while rapid growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and excellent results in the UAE have made an unequivocal impact on the company’s profitability, the company said.

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GeoPost announces sales of 3.1 billion euros in 2007

Posted by | Apr 1, 2008 | |

In 2007, sales of GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and leader in the European BtoB express delivery market, topped the EUR 3-billion mark. Its 2007 sales totalled 3.171 billion euros, an increase of 6.8 pct compared to 2006, on a like-for-like basis and at constant exchange rate.

GeoPost consolidated its position in Europe by acquiring Seur’s Santander franchise, in Spain, and reinforced its partnership with the leading express delivery company in Turkey, Yurtiçi Kargo, by acquiring a 25 pct-stake in the company. In South Africa, a new joint venture with the Laser group has enabled GeoPost to move into the country’s domestic express market.

GeoPost has expanded its international brand DPD into Poland, Benelux, Russia and the Baltic States. Thanks to its subsidiaries, leaders in their respective countries, and to a first rate DPD European transport network, GeoPost is today, in terms of sales, the third leading express parcel service provider in Europe.

Agreements signed with Air France /SoDeXi and Aramex have given GeoPost access to intercontinental routes.

Hence, in terms of volume, 2007 saw GeoPost confirm its position as the second largest express company in Europe – 528 million parcels delivered, in 2007 – for 300,000 customers.

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Aramex opens new logistics centre in Cairo

Posted by | Mar 25, 2008 | |

Middle East-based express and freight group Aramex has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art logistics centre in Egypt to expand its supply-chain solutions network in the country.

The new 6,500 sqm logistics centre in Cairo will bolster its already strong presence in Egypt and enhance an existing 5,000 sqm facility, the company said.

“Aramex is committed to providing our customers in Egypt with efficient transport networks and a world-class logistics infrastructure that meets the demands of the country’s rapid economic growth,” said Samer Gharaibeh, Aramex Chief Executive Officer, Africa.

Located in the Abou Rawash area with easy access to the ring road, the new Cairo facility forms a vital part of Aramex’s supply chain solutions infrastructure in the country and links through to Aramex’s other key logistics centers across the MENA region.

The advanced facility implements global standards in security and the latest technologies, including a comprehensive system for processing and managing online orders.

“The new facility, coupled with our country-wide express distribution capability and real time shipment tracking services, is an ideal solution for IT and telecommunication companies that operate in a fiercely competitive market,” added Gharaibeh.

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Aramex to provide new logistics solution to the fashion retail industry

Posted by | Mar 10, 2008 | |

Middle East-based express and freight logistics group Aramex has announced the launch of an innovative logistics solution for regional fashion retailers capable of handling millions of garments a year.

The launch of the new supply chain solution for the fashion retail industry in the region includes advanced automated technologies and regional distribution systems custom tailored according to the industry’s growing demand. Aramex’ state-of-the-art facility is capable of storing and dispatching millions of garments a year, enabling regional fashion retailers to significantly increase distribution efficiency.

“In today’s competitive retail industry, success in fashion is as much about speed in delivery as it is about cutting edge designs. Aramex is therefore supporting its fashion clients by helping them meet the high demand of their perceptive clientele,” said Iyad Kamal, Chief Logistics Officer at Aramex.

Collaborating with major fashion retail chains, Aramex has developed customised supply chain solutions that have helped them streamline their entire retail process across stores in the GCC from the company’s advanced logistics facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone. At the logistics centre, Aramex provides offsite retail solutions powered by an automated GOH (Garment on Hanger) stock replenishment system, with total online visibility and order tracking capabilities.

The supply chain solution market is a key component of Aramex’s overall regional growth strategy, with its Dubai Logistics Centre acting as a dynamic hub for the various markets it serves across the GCC.

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